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In the medieval village of Buckfast, Lisbet, the cursed child of a healer and a blacksmith, has always longed for a life beyond the confines of her humble existence. Her world is shattered when her beloved mother falls victim to the black death, leaving Lisbet alone and bound to a life of servitude to a village that disdains her. One fateful summer day, a mysterious traveling peddler named Rowan D'Morsang arrives in Buckfast. Rowan is not just a simple merchant; he carries with him a legacy of myth and blood, secrets that stretch far into the past. Sensing Lisbet's desperation and hidden strength, Rowan offers her a way out of the village. However, the price of her freedom is steep: she must guard his secrets as fiercely as a dragon guards its gold. Lisbet decides to take the risk. Together, they embark on a journey that will test her courage and unravel the ancient mysteries that Rowan has kept hidden for so long. As they travel to his chateau in France, Lisbet discovers that her existence is not a burden but a unique gift, one that may be the key to unlocking the secrets of Rowan's past and the fate of a forgotten realm.

A naive fox and a cunning tiger, tangled in a dangerous game of secrets—Sohwa and Dohwi’s thrillingly seductive cohabitation! Sohwa, a red fox half-beast born with rare white fur, was shunned by her pack and forced to live a lonely, solitary life. Her days were filled with quiet isolation until one fateful day, while wandering the mountains, she stumbled upon Dohwi, an abandoned wildcat cub on the brink of death. Moved by compassion, she decided to take him in. “We’re different species, so we won’t go into heat with each other. You’re gentle and kind, so living together should be fine. What do you think?” And so begins their life together. But the “wildcat” Sohwa rescued turns out to be anything but ordinary. Dohwi is no mere feline—he’s a tiger reborn after a thousand years, hiding a ferocious side that Sohwa never saw coming. Terrified that Sohwa might abandon him if she learns the truth, Dohwi does everything in his power to conceal his identity. Yet, as time passes, Sohwa begins to sense that Dohwi is hiding something. When she starts showing signs of fear and attempts to flee, Dohwi begins scheming to keep her by his side. “You’re all I have, Sohwa. You know that.” Who will win this battle of wills—Dohwi, determined to keep Sohwa close, or Sohwa, desperate to escape the tiger’s grasp? #Romance #Sexual #Fantasy #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #Anthropomorph #Obsessive Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by MaCherie All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 마셰리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

The imperial sky moans in the shadow of an ancient prophecy-"The Emperor will fall by the hand he trusted, and the throne will belong to the outcast.” Feng Yuheng was not a man to bow to fate. He is the Emperor's sword, a war general feared on the battlefield, a man who bows only to the lord of the sky. However, everything changes when he meets Mei Lian, a woman who should be nothing more than a shadow of the palace's past-a banished concubine, a blood who should have died in disgrace. However, Mei Lian returns, not as a weak girl sacrificed by her family, but as a threat that could shake the empire. She carries secrets that could topple the throne, secrets that even Feng Yuheng himself is afraid to reveal. When the palace is engulfed in a power struggle, their love and vengeance collide in an inevitable storm. Feng Yuheng knows, if he falls under Mei Lian's spell, then the sword he draws for the emperor might have to be pointed at the woman he loves. And if Mei Lian allowed his heart to weaken, then his struggle all this time would be in vain. Among the fires of war, the blood shed, and the betrayals that repeatedly break hearts-only one can survive. Throne, or love? Revenge, or forgiveness? As the sky turns red with rage and despair, who will win this war-the man who swore allegiance to the empire, or the woman who vowed to destroy it?

I just want to be useful... It all begins in a society very similar to ours, if one were to view it through a broken mirror of course. This society is fractured with several isolated countries scattered throughout the world, seeking only war or solitude. Among them, only one country reigns supreme. This country is known as the Commonwealth . A country littered with superhumans and strange devices being an everyday occurrence. This world isn't just home to humans, but also beings of great power destined to save the world . They are known as supers. Some of these beings inherited strange abilities from no one knows where. These are the mumans. However this story isn't about these supers or mumans. Not yet. This is the story of Jake Scott. A convenience store clerk who had just come to a horrifying realization. He had wasted his life. Well there was nothing he could do about it now since he was stuck in a dead end job making minimum wage and living in a cruddy and cramped apartment with an annoyingly nerdy roommate. Or was there? Scott is given the chance to become a super after performing a heroic deed for an old friend. However he's about to get way more than he bargained for ... And a new evil emerges to reclaim what was rightfully hers.

Mr. Thomas the Tormentor is a gripping fantasy novel that follows the journey of Mr. Thomas, an anti-hero determined to bring justice to a world on the brink of destruction. Raised in a secluded dojo high in the mountains by a wise sensei, Thomas and his brother Yazu were trained in martial arts, gun mastery, Aikido, and the ancient art of Kijimo—magic healing. But when Yazu succumbs to the allure of dark magic and seeks to dominate the world, Thomas finds himself caught in an intense battle between brotherly love and a mission to stop Yazu’s malevolent reign. As Thomas journeys through a land torn by conflict, his path is lined with treachery, betrayal, and deadly confrontations. Armed with a strong moral compass, the power of Kijimo, and his relentless desire for justice, Thomas faces his most significant challenge yet—facing off against his own flesh and blood. The battle between them is not only physical but philosophical, as Thomas struggles with the temptation to embrace the dark powers his brother wields. With action-packed combat and a deep dive into themes of family, power, and the price of justice, Mr. Thomas the Tormentor is an epic tale of a man torn between light and darkness, trying to save a world on the verge of collapse, while confronting the most difficult enemy—his own brother.

Emma Carter never expected her life to change the moment she stepped into Blackwood High. Struggling to survive in a world that wasn’t built for people like her, she had one rule—stay invisible. But that rule shatters the day she catches the attention of Ares Lancaster—the school’s infamous golden boy with a reputation as cold as his last name. Rich, untouchable, and dangerously charming, Ares makes her an offer she can’t refuse. One dangerous deal that could change everything.

Three rejections. Three shattered dreams. That was Layla’s reality, all because she was different—a half-shifter in a world obsessed with purity. Ostracized, shunned, and finally sold off like a pawn to the most feared ruler alive—the Lycan King. He was ruthless, a king with a graveyard of brides, each one a ghostly reminder of a fate worse than death. Layla loathed him. Hated the way his gaze cold and fathomless, held no warmth for her. Hated how his touch, both thrilling and terrifying, sent an uninvited chill down her spine. --- “I hate you!” I screamed, hands clenched so tight my knuckles ached. He sighed, a smirk curling at the edge of his lips, his tone mocking as he closed his book with a deliberate snap. “Stressed, are we?” he asked, strolling toward me, each step reminding me exactly who held the power here. “Lucky for you,” he drawled, rolling up his sleeves as he stopped just inches away, “I know exactly 70 ways to ease those nerves.” His fingers brushed my cheek, a touch that seemed to burn into my skin. “The first… a hug.” His voice dropped to a rough whisper as he leaned in, breath hot against my ear. “And the rest... well, that's 69? what do you say about that?" I swallowed hard, my heart thudding wildly as he tilted his head, waiting for me to react, that insufferable smirk still in place. “What’s the matter, darling?” he murmured, a taunt lingering in his gaze. --- A Dangerous Obsession Can she resist the pull, or will she dance into the flames of her own destruction? A dark dive into obsession, raw need, and the razor’s edge between desire and devastation. --- LYCAN KING CASSIAN I will tear her apart piece by piece, feeding the wildfire that grips her with each shuddered breath. Like air to flame, I’ll claim every inch, drawing heat from her skin until it sinks into her bones. Her pulse will race under my hands, her breaths shallow, pleading. Her eyes may scream, but her lips will still murmur my name. That first taste of fear will only feed something deeper—a need that burns through her veins, molten and fierce. And just when she’s too far gone to turn back, I’ll twist the knife, giving her the pain she’s learned to crave. She’ll be the moth to my flame, helpless against the very thing that will consume her.

[Warning! Mature content such as violence and sexual themes. 18+] The only thing that Kai wanted was nothing more than have a normal life. He always wanted a girlfriend until… One day, he saw a beautiful girl standing under the cherry blossom trees. The girl he saw was perfect to his eyes. Beautiful, sweet… He fell in love almost instantly. Once the finally knew each other, everything seemed to be perfect… But Kai slowly finds out that under that veil of beauty, there was a dangerous person. A beautiful girl with a dark past consumed by pain, murders and blood. As soon as they continue to date, Kai would soon find himself in a very dangerous situation where his life would’ve drastically changed… …Jealousy, obsession, pain, death, blood… “A love so deep that it hurts so much…” “Do you still love me, Kai-Kun? Am I a good girl, Kai-Kun?”

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Shivering hands, tingling spine, a foreboding sense of danger I'm trembling in excitement Danger has always been a drug to Elise but unfortunately due to a warning note along with her parents body she suppressed her urge to get herself in thrilling danger but it all changed when she opened her apartment and what greeted her was an unfamiliar layout An expensive apartment that she could not afford 'How much money did it cost to make this place look so homely' She thought enviously

Have you ever wondered what's on the other side of the mirror? This is not just another sappy coming-of-age story about school and first crushes. It is a brutally honest story about bullying and misunderstanding. About violence that adults often fail to see. About fear that eats you up from the inside. About the struggle – the daily struggle that thousands of teenagers face. It is a dark, poignant story about how lonely you can be in a crowd, how imperceptible the dramas of their children are to adults, and how thin the line between reality and nightmare is. Maja is an ordinary girl who struggles with hate and a lack of understanding every day. She doesn't fit in. She is different. She sees more, feels more, but she can't tell anyone. Sometimes she doesn't even understand herself. Lina – her imaginary friend – has been with her since childhood. At least, that's what the adults say. Because Maja knows that Lina is not imaginary. But if that's the case... who is she really? It is a coming-of-age story, but in a completely different light. A light that barely shines through the darkness. About how easy it is to disappear – and how difficult it is to be noticed. Adults say, “It's just a phase.” Children are silent because no one listens to them. But what if there are things that cannot be ignored? This is a story about what lurks in the darkness – and what happens when the shadow starts to look in our direction. A story in which anyone who has ever felt invisible can recognize themselves. Do you dare to look into the mirror?

Binigyan si Syven ng pangalawang pagkakataon upang itama ang kanyang pagkakamali sa taong tinalikuran at inabandona niya. Ipinangako ni Syven na ibabalik niya ang buhay na ninakaw niya mula dito kahit kapalit ang buhay niya. Iyon ang pangako niya kaya bakit nahihirapan siyang isuko ang sarili sa taong ito? Ilang malalalim na gabi ang kailangan niyang ilaan upang makuntento ito?! Nanginginig ang katawang bumangon si Syven sa mahigpit na pagkakayakap nito sa kanya. Subalit muling pumulupot ang kamay nito sa tiyan niya upang ibalik siya sa kama at ibabad sa nakakalunod na halik...

You find yourself before a shrouded figure standing behind a table. On the table are manypotions, choose as many as you want or none. The choice is yours. In addition pick additionalCYOAs or none to add on to this if you want some adventure.Each one infuses you with a variety of effects which cannot be taken from you unless youwillingly allow it.Note: exact effects in different ones such as perfect memory, intelligence, etc. do not stack.[fanwanking helps] Optional FeaturesEssence META is designed with the assumption that there is one player that is the ‘self insert.’There are of course other ways of playing but if you just want a few more options orsuggestions. Feel free to do your own thing if none of these appeal to you. Not like I can stopyou.OC Doughnut SteelYou are not the star of the show, it is in fact some other poor schmuck or perhaps someone whodances to your tune. You are free to design this new person however you like with whateverhistory, background, occupation and whatever else as long as they are not significantlysupernatural. You may use another CYOA before Essences are applied to facilitate thisprocess.ITS YA BOI NARUTOIt is not your self insert or an OC but an existing fictional character that receives their essenceseither by those you selected or them being presented the options as if they were playing theCYOA itself.Mexican StandoffEither as a Self Insert or OC Doughnut Steel option but you are not the only entity withEssences. There are in fact multiple Essence holders with a variable level of strength. Thestrongest Essences are barred from use from anyone as the cosmic energies would probablyreduce existence back to null, that wouldn’t be fun for anyone.Oh God Its Another OneYou have friends! You and at least one more person have access to the Essence

" Can I read them before signing?" Becca asked and she was sure that she saw the woman flinch a little. ............................ When she noticed that Becca was thinking too much , she got pissed." Just sign it?" She yelled making the girl jolt. Rebecca signed the paper work with trembling hands but did not fail to at least scan some details of the documents a little while signing. " Thank you , au revoir " Wild cat said and left ......................... Becca sat as if she was glued to the chair.She remembered seeing some scary words like " Submissive , surrender , body , slave , sex " Oh my God , sex?!!!" That word was not in her dictionary But what would she do? She just made a deal....a deal that would either make her or break her A deal that would take her to the next level or bring her to the lowest lever ......... ***** ***** Xavier trailed kisses down her neck to her collar bone and she moved according to the rhythm. ...... ...... ..... He tore her fabric and found her body pleasant ...... ...... ..... Xavier parts he legs slightly and hit his head in between her. " Wait...no...please , I.......I..please , I'm still ....Argh!.....ahmm.....umm.....uh_huh..oh...no....please...awww.....please wait...please im still virgin ..please...this is a set up "Becca said but all her pleas where on deaf ears but what's worse was her body also betrayed her because she'd been drugged. It Dawn on her that those words she saw , were real.... everything was real ........ ...... ......Xavier fucked her hard like a mad man , Becca screamed simultaneously but he didn't hear her. ......... So this was it this was what she signed up for She was a slave She'd sold her body just to save her family from calamity She knew she should have backed out earlier but she didn't listern to the holy Spirit Instated she was drawn to deceit Look where it landed her but she knew this wasn't the end of the deal she knew there was more to it and it's not gonna be pleasant it dangerous and she has no escape route , she stuck in this Forever?? Or will any miracle happen? Would it work out for her good or it will have a bad toll on her?? ...... ...... Let's find out in THE DANGER BEHIND THE " DEAL " ........ I changed the name in Volume 2 to :: Fallen for my sex slave... This story is mixed up but all together are mind-blowing and to your awe. I love to combine my books to make them more interesting and less scary...we'll see how it goes ..... ...... ....... ........ I hope you stick with me to the end

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Di dalam lingkaran kebaikan dan kejahatan, siapa yang adil? Dalam ketidaktahuan dan emosi yang hampa, siapa yang berbicara? Peperangan antar ras, pengkhianatan, iblis, dewa, saint, pahlawan, penyihir, ksatria, pemburu, dan artefak ... di dalam dunia yang di penuhi tangisan dan keputusasaan, tiga jiwa mati terlahir kembali, membawa maksud rahasia dan kesesatan di dunia ini. Ini adalah kisah "Tiga Reinkarnator" di dunia yang berbahaya. ============================= *Karya Original* *Berikan kritik dan saran kalian agar aku bisa mencoba menjadi lebih baik karena ini adalah novel pertama ciptaanku.* *Bad Writing,

Judul Asli: 默讀 (Mò Dú) Penulis: Priest Novel Asli: jjwxc Tahun Buku: 2016 Kategori: Aksi, Dewasa, Misteri, Psikologis, Romansa, Shounen Ai Status In Coo: 180 Chapters + 5 Extras Seorang penyerang tua yang bandel dan tak kenal takut vs seorang penerima yang manja, pengecut, tetapi gemar bersenang-senang. Kita terus menelusuri dan mencari tahu motif para pelaku kejahatan, menggali emosi terdalam mereka—baik suka, duka, marah, maupun gembira. Namun, itu bukan untuk menempatkan diri kita di posisi mereka agar bisa bersimpati atau bahkan memaafkan mereka. Bukan pula untuk mencari alasan yang dapat membenarkan kejahatan mereka, bukan untuk tunduk pada kompleksitas yang disebut sebagai sifat manusia, bukan untuk merenungkan konflik sosial, dan lebih-lebih lagi, bukan untuk mengubah diri kita menjadi monster seperti mereka. Kita hanya berusaha memberikan sebuah jawaban yang adil—bagi diri kita sendiri dan bagi mereka yang masih memiliki harapan terhadap dunia ini.

>>>Mature Content !!! Read at your Own Risk;.... too much killing. Too much love can kill a person. For Andromeda, love could indeed destroy her—if not physically, then mentally. It shattered her heart and soul when Zachary left her on that cold, fateful day. But can love kill you twice? When they meet again under the circumstances of a twisted arranged marriage, she knows she should never fall for him again. Yet, here she is… slowly succumbing to his charm once more. *** For Zachary, love has the power to breathe life into everyone. Yet, his own soul has been dead since the day he walked away, leaving her cold and broken. He was the one who clipped her wings. Zachary loves her so deeply that he’s willing to let her go—to ensure she never gets hurt again and to give her the freedom to find someone who can protect her better than he ever could. He sacrificed their love so she could find someone who would fulfill the duty of guarding her heart more faithfully. His love for her is so overwhelming that it gives him life, yet it also becomes the source of his daily torment. Now, destiny has intertwined their paths once more. This time, he vows to do everything in his power to protect her—even if it costs him his life. Join the server: https://discord.gg/gpgZdMN

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

Don is the ruler of the world earth, but gets betrayed by his ally, after his death he finds himself in a new world way diffrent then the one he was in before. Don sets his sights on conquering this new world and getting stronger, striking everyone agains him or even those that’s not against him all to relise his new goals.

Nichole is a newcomer actress who is rumored to have a special relationship with the CEO of her workplace, the GStar company. Nathan as the CEO of GStar helps Nichole get out of the problem. However, it turns out that Nichole keeps a big secret that ultimately makes Nathan very disappointed.

* At night He was rugged and untamed. That one steamy night left Grace utterly captivated. She coyly stretched out her dainty, snow-white feet, hooking them around his waist as she softly laid down her terms: For the first time, no staying overnight. The second time, the moment he got himself a significant other, she'd vanish from his side. Later on, their liaison would remain strictly on a physical level. No strings of money attached, no emotional fetters, just the most primal and unadulterated desires that flared up when night fell, entwining them like a web spun by countless spiders. And once the moment had passed, she'd straighten her skirt and turn her back on him, cold as ice. *During daytime He was the heir to a vast business empire, now impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, exuding an air of aristocratic reserve. He extended his hand to her with a polite smile, “Hello, Grace.” Grace gritted her teeth in secret dismay. She hastened to call off whatever was brewing between them, only to find herself cornered against the dressing room by the man, with no way out. In that cramped space, he was a relentless predator, and she, his irresistible quarry. His firmness pressed against her soft curves, setting every inch ablaze. Outside the door, her female colleagues were swooning over his chiseled abs. Just a thin partition away, he locked his arm around her willowy waist, seized her delicate hand, and guided it to rest on his taut abdomen, his voice dripping with a sultry allure, “Thought you could slip away? It's far too late for that.”

Last Christmas, Ryan was hospitalized due to some mysterious symptoms. He was an exceptional person, fully committed and a top performer in his field. After being discharged from the hospital, Ryan returned home and went out onto his balcony one evening. As he stood there, the sun scorched his skin, which was unusual for him. Suddenly, Ryan noticed a burning bush behind him. In an instant, he became invisible, and the dreadful spirits passing by could not detect him. Ryan realized that he was the only one who could see them, and the hideous spirits appeared to be in the form of gradually dissipating gases. Without hesitation, Ryan inhaled the gas and was engulfed in darkness.

"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and keep note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever sounds right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. /Extra/ "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know what exactly is going on."